* E ngā ringa tautoko o te kaupapa Koha Tēnei te karanga ki a koutou He wā tēnei o te hokinga mai, o te whakanui E rua tekau mā rima ngā tau e kawe ana i tēnei taonga ki te ao Nō reira, nau mai, tautoko mai * (To all supporting hands of the Koha project This is our call to you This is a time of returning, of celebration Twenty-five years of carrying this treasure to the world Therefore, welcome, support us) As Koha returns home to Aotearoa New Zealand for its 25th anniversary celebration, we invite you to be part of this historic moment in our open source journey. Just as our tūpuna shared knowledge and resources across their communities, Kohacon25 carries forward this tradition of sharing and collaboration in the digital age. One of our core values is ensuring Kohacon remains free to attend, making it accessible to our entire global community. Your sponsorship helps us maintain this commitment while delivering a world-class conference experience that honours both our digital innovation and cultural heritage. ## Te Kaupapa | The Event - **Rā | Dates**: 17-23 November 2025 - **Wāhi | Location**: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, New Zealand - **Āhua | Format**: In-person conference with global live streaming - **Tāngata | Expected Attendance**: 150+ in-person delegates plus global online audience ## Ngā Taumata Tautoko | Sponsorship Levels ### Pounamu Sponsor ($2,000 NZD) Like the treasured greenstone that has been traded across Aotearoa for centuries, our Pounamu sponsors help forge strong connections within our community. - Organisation logo prominently displayed on conference website and materials - Featured social media recognition across our channels - Special mihi (acknowledgement) during opening and closing ceremonies - Option to include promotional items in conference kete (bags) - Opportunity for a 5-minute presentation during the conference ### Tūhua Sponsor ($1,000 NZD) Like the precious obsidian that enabled the sharing of knowledge through tool-making, our Tūhua sponsors support the exchange of ideas and expertise. - Organisation logo on conference website and materials - Social media recognition - Mihi during opening ceremonies - Option to include promotional items in conference kete ### Pāua Sponsor ($500 NZD) Like the beautiful pāua that brings beauty to our art and marae, our Pāua sponsors add vibrancy to our conference. - Organisation logo on conference website and materials - Social media recognition ## He Tautoko Kē | Custom Packages We're keen to discuss custom sponsorship packages that align with your organisation's kaupapa. This might include: - Kapu tī sponsor (morning/afternoon tea) - Tīna sponsor (lunch) - Hui whakangahau sponsor (social event) ## Why Sponsor Kohacon25? Your sponsorship helps us: - Keep registration free for all attendees - Support catering and venue costs - Enable cultural and social activities - Create a memorable 25th anniversary celebration ## Tautoko ā-Hapori | Community Support We also welcome in-kind sponsorship and support from community organisations. The principle of koha - giving that strengthens communities - is at the heart of both our software and our conference. ## Next Steps To discuss sponsorship opportunities, whakapā mai (contact us): - Īmēra | Email: organisers@kohacon.org Join us in celebrating 25 years of open source innovation and community collaboration. Together, we weave the past and future of Koha, strengthening the bonds that make our community unique. Ngā mihi nui, The Kohacon25 Organising Committee